Less than three years after debuting in Kentucky, Publix has opened its 10th store in the state.
As it marked the milestone, the grocer said it sees considerable room for growth in the Bluegrass State. In a Wednesday announcement about its newly opened store in Florence, a city in the northern part of Kentucky, Publix noted that it plans to add 16 additional locations in the state.
Kentucky has been Publix’s latest expansion target since it became the eighth state where the grocer operates stores. As Publix adds locations in Northern Kentucky, the grocery chain is stepping up its rivalry with Kroger, which is headquartered nearby…